Some records are meant to be broken—these ones are still waiting to exist!
Since its debut in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has showcased record-breaking performances and unforgettable cricketing drama. Remarkable run chases and last-ball thrillers have continuously rewritten the T20 rulebook. However, despite 17 action-packed seasons, some records remain untouched—cricket’s own unsolved mysteries. Let’s explore five records that have yet to be achieved in IPL history!
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Virat Kohli has accomplished almost everything in the IPL—won Orange Caps, played breathtaking innings, and carried RCB on his shoulders for over a decade. However, if there’s one thing missing from his legendary career, it’s the IPL trophy. Despite leading RCB to the final in 2009 & 2016 and participating in numerous playoff runs, the ultimate prize has always eluded him.
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Most teams in the IPL have experienced championship glory, but three franchises remain on the wrong side of history: Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. These three teams have reached the finals but stumbled at the last hurdle. Meanwhile, RCB’s wait has become a cricketing saga.
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If there’s one record that seemed within reach, it was the magical 1,000-run season. Virat Kohli came heartbreakingly close in 2016, scoring 973 runs, but no batter has yet crossed the four-digit milestone.
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Scoring a hundred in T20 cricket is a challenging feat, but some batters have accomplished it multiple times in a season. Kohli (2016) and Jos Buttler (2022) came the closest with four centuries each. However, five? That remains uncharted territory.
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The IPL is renowned for its high-scoring matches, yet despite years of power-hitting, no team has surpassed the 300-run mark in a single game. The closest? Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 287/3 in 2024. As T20 evolves and teams pursue scores like video game targets, breaking the 300-run barrier may just be a matter of time.
